Faith and medicine, walking together since 1984.
To unite, equip and disciple Christian medical and dental professionals and students in Uganda to live for Christ in healthcare and to reach the lost with the gospel.
Why we exist
To unite, equip and disciple Christian medical and dental professionals and students in Uganda to live for Christ in healthcare and to reach the lost with the gospel.
What we are building
A transformed healthcare community in Uganda — where every patient encounter, every classroom and every operating theatre echoes the love of Christ.
“No hands but yours, no feet but yours.”
— attributed to St. Teresa of Avila
What we stand for
Christ-centredness
Jesus shapes how we practise, lead and serve.
Excellence
Whole-hearted competence in clinical work and discipleship.
Servant leadership
Following the example of the Great Physician.
Integrity
Honest, ethical and accountable across all we do.
Compassion
Love that meets people in their suffering.
Unity
One family across institutions, denominations and regions.
A movement, three decades in.
A prayer group is born
A handful of Christian medics in Mulago begin meeting to pray.
National coordination
UCMF establishes regional coordinators across the country.
Students Chapter launches
A movement of Christian medical, dental and nursing students is formally born.
New executive elected
Dr. Proscovia Mugaba leads the next chapter of UCMF.